Chicago Bear James Anderson Brightens Kids' Day in Elmhurst Tuesday

Chicago Bears linebacker James Anderson visited the Elmhurst Verizon Wireless store Tuesday.

He signed a one-year, $1.25 million deal with the Bears in March after spending seven seasons with the Carolina Panthers. He is the first Bear to wear No. 50 since Mike Singletary.

Check out his career stats here.

According to a profile of Anderson in the Chicago Sun-Times, the 30-year-old is known to mentor other rookie players. He's also an artist, working in the off-season on abstract oil paintings, according to the article.

His charitable work includes delivering gifts to a boy with leukemia, visiting orphanages in Mexico and putting on a football camp for underprivileged children, according to the Sun-Times.

His warmth was evident Tuesday in Elmhurst, as he signed autographs and greeted families.